WCCO live at the State Fair
It's the Great Minnesota Get-Together and WCCO is excited to be back with all our newscasts LIVE at the fairgrounds!
WCCO Live at the State Fair
We're ready to eat our favorite fair foods, enjoy the attractions
the fair has to offer, and most of all, see you at our booth!
Kevin Bacon, Soul Asylum among free stage entertainment lineup at Minnesota State Fair
The 2023 Minnesota State Fair free stage entertainment lineup to include more than 900 shows throughout the 12-day run, including Kevin Bacon and Soul Asylum.
The Jonas Brothers announce show at the Minnesota State Fair
The Jonas Brothers announce stop at the Minnesota State Fair during 35-date stadium and arena tour.
Keith Urban, special guest Lindsay Ell confirmed for State Fair Grandstand lineup
Grammy Award-winning country music artist Keith Urban is heading to the Minnesota State Fair this summer.
The Hold Steady headlines The Current's 2023 Music On-A-Stick at State Fair Grandstand
It's an exciting day for middle-aged hipsters in Minnesota as the State Fair announced some local music legends will be playing the Grandstand this summer.
WCCO is live at the State Fair!
It's the Great Minnesota Get Together and WCCO is excited to be back with all our newscasts LIVE at the fairgrounds! We're ready to eat our favorite fair foods, enjoy the many attractions the fair has to offer, and most of all, see YOU at our booth!
Monday-Friday (except Labor Day)
- 9:00 a.m. WCCO-TV Booth opens Mid-Morning LIVE
- 10:00 a.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 10:30 a.m. Bag Giveaway
- 11:00 a.m. Talent Meet and Greet
- 11:15 a.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 12:30 p.m. Nickelodeon Universe Photo-Op (Aug. 31 ONLY)
- 3:00 p.m. Talent Meet and Greet
- 3:15 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 3:30 p.m. Bag Giveaway
- 4:00 p.m. '4 at the Fair' LIVE
- 5:00 p.m. 5pm Newscast LIVE
- 6:00 p.m. 6pm Newscast LIVE
- 6:35p.m. Talent Meet and Greet
- 6:45 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 7:00 p.m. Bag Giveaway
- 9:00 p.m. WCCO-TV Booth closes
- 10:00p.m. 10pm Newscast LIVE
Saturdays
- 9:00 a.m. WCCO-TV Booth opens
- 10:30 a.m. Bag Giveaway
- 11:00 a.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 3:30 p.m. Bag Giveaway
- 4:00 p.m. Talent Meet and Greet
- 4:15 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 5:00 p.m. 5pm Newscast LIVE
- 6:00 p.m. 6pm Newscast LIVE
- 6:35 p.m. Talent Meet and Greet
- 6:45 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 7:00 p.m. Bag Giveaway
- 9:00 p.m. WCCO-TV Booth Closes
Sundays
- 9:00 a.m. WCCO-TV Booth opens
- 10:00 a.m. Bag Giveaway
- 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning Newscast LIVE
- 11:05 a.m. Talent Meet and Greet
- 11:15 a.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 1:00 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 3:00 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 4:00 p.m. Bag Giveaway
- 4:30 p.m. Talent Meet and Greet
- 4:45 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 5:30 p.m. 5:30pm Newscast LIVE
- 6:05 p.m. Talent Meet and Greet
- 6:15 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 6:30 p.m. Bag Giveaway
- 9:00 p.m. WCCO-TV Booth closes
Labor Day
- 9:00 a.m. WCCO-TV Booth opens
- 10:00 a.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 10:30 a.m. Bag Giveaway
- 11:45 a.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 12:30 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 1:00 p.m. Nickelodeon Universe Photo-Op
- 3:15 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 3:30 p.m. Bag Giveaway
- 5:30 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 6:30 p.m. Since We Last Met Showing
- 7:00 p.m. Bag Giveaway
- 8:00 p.m. WCCO-TV Booth closes
It's a State Fair Tradition! WCCO will be handing out complimentary fans before each live newscast. Stop by our outdoor stage for a newscast to receive your fan!
And what's the State Fair without a FREE BAG? Get yours by stopping by the WCCO booth, located at the corner of Carnes and Nelson. Make sure you get there early! Each giveaway will last 30 minutes or until supplies last.
Big Giveaway Times
Monday - Saturday at 10:30a.m., 3:30p.m. and 7:00p.m.
Sunday at 10:00a.m., 4:00p.m. and 6:30p.m.
For twelve days every year, we gather together at the State Fair. We eat, play and celebrate all that we are... then we go home and look forward to the next year. But what about the 353 days in between? Has anything happened since last year's State Fair? Ummmm... YES!! WCCO goes behind the scenes for a unique look at the stories, the people, and the moments that have defined our days Since We Last Met.
Since We Last Met showings will take place outside on the WCCO stage as indicated here. Can't attend a showing at the Great Minnesota Get Together? Catch the special also streaming on CBS News Minnesota.
Share your fair fun and excitement with WCCO! Use #mystatefair and your photo may be featured on-air and online!
Latest State Fair Video
Latest State Fair Video
Jeff, Erin & Lisa share their favorite fair memories
The two-week party at the Fairgrounds was definitely back this year.
It's Kids Day on the last day at the fair
Labor Day is also Kids Day at the Minnesota State Fair and for many families it's one last hoorah before they head back to school.
Interview: Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott Jensen at the State Fair
Scott Jensen, the Republican candidate for governor, discusses public safety, abortion and more.
Get up close with butterflies at the state fair
You can learn all about butterflies at the Butterfly House.
Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild at the state fair pours more than 90 local craft beers
Every day there are new beers on tap.
Enjoy the beautiful insects at the Butterfly House
Everyone has their favorite fair spot, and for some it’s the butterfly house.
Looking back on the best of the 2022 State Fair
It's fair to say the Great Minnesota Get-Together was definitely back together this year.
"What in the world are they eating?!"
It's time for another blindfolded State Fair game.
Learn about the giant sing along at the state fair
Something that’s always been a huge hit at the fair is the giant sing along.
Jason D'Vaude brings the circus to the fair
"The Circus Man" performs through Labor Day at the Family Fair Stage at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.
Mancini's launches new State Fair flavors
There's new mini celebration cakes on-a-stick as well as new Lemon Razzicle Cream Ale.
Amelia, to her dismay, gets to play blindfold fair game once again
The game asks WCCO's team members to guess what they're touching, without peeking.
Meet some of the 2022 4-H ambassadors
The fair doesn't just celebrate the state's agriculture history, but also its future.
Zac Brown Band's John Driskell Hopkins, live on WCCO
Zac Brown Band will play the Grandstand Friday night, with special guest Robert Randolph Band.
State Fair food: Bridgeman’s Ice Cream
A.J. Hilton checks out some cool treats on a hot fair day.
State Fair animals: Checking out the horse stables
A.J. Hilton is at the horse stables at the Minnesota State Fair hearing about a competition over the weekend.
State Fair animals: A.J. Hilton meets a llama
A.J. Hilton is checking out the llamas at the Minnesota State Fair.
Amelia draws a penalty against Chris at Fair's Minnesota Wild rink
You don't usually think about hockey during the Minnesota State Fair, but the Minnesota Wild have a big booth and rink on the fairgrounds. It's a fun place to take some shots ... but just beware if you plan to face off against Amelia Santaniello!
How to live your best life at the State Fair
Most Minnesota State Fair experts have their routines and little tricks to maximize the experience. David Schuman went searching for the best life hacks to make your time at the Great Minnesota Get-Together as memorable -- and stress-free -- as possible.
State fair feature: DNR building at the State Fair
WCCO Heather Brown went over to the DNR building at the Minnesota State Fair and checked out the fish pond.
State Fair french fry stand pays tribute to long-time worker who died of COVID
It's a tradition for many fairgoers to buy fresh French fries. But within the walls of that stand there's a lot of tradition happening among those who serve up the fries.
New vendor brings arepas to the State Fair
The new foods are available at the International Bazaar.
It's time to play "Fair Feud"
We surveyed 1,000 WCCO viewers about all things State Fair-related, and now Team Amelia is squaring off against Team Frank.
New Grandstand vendor keeps things sweet
Faxon Farms, located in Henderson, is selling their maple syrup and other products in the Grandstand.
On 1st day at WCCO, we sent Derek James straight to the fair
It’s not the most orthodox first day on the new job, but it sure seemed like he enjoyed the experience.